Sidney Olcott
Born: 1873-09-20
Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Biography
John Sidney Olcott was a Canadian-born film producer, director, actor and screenwriter. After making a number of very successful films for the Kalem studio, including "Ben Hur" (1907) with its dramatic chariot race scene, Olcott became the company's president and was rewarded with one share of its stock.
Known For
Madame Butterfly
The Smugglers
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Marriage for Convenience
Pardon My French
Ranson's Folly
The White Black Sheep
Her Indian Mother
Dust of the Desert
Scarlet Letter
Top Movie Credits
Madame Butterfly
Director
The Smugglers
Director
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Director
Marriage for Convenience
Director
Pardon My French
Director
Ranson's Folly
Director
The White Black Sheep
Director
Her Indian Mother
Director
Dust of the Desert
Director
Scarlet Letter
Director